: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
Lattice, simply routed pieces of wood, and complementary paint colors decorate the petite oasis.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
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Adjective
For the moms who don’t want extra large hoops (or have young babies that like to tug on jewelry), these petite alternatives with over 16,000 five-star ratings come in sizes ranging from 20 to 30 millimeters.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
Lattice, simply routed pieces of wood, and complementary paint colors decorate the petite oasis.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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